FRE 565
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Major Robin Olds of the 479th Fighter Group stands with his P-38J Lightning (L2-W, serial number 43-28707) nicknamed "Scat II". The image has been autographed by Robin Olds on the front. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Photo 1- Olds Bio.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 479th Fighter Group 434th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-26046
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 479th Fighter Group 434th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 06939778
- Highest Rank: Chief Master Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief-750
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-38 Lightning
- Nicknames: Scat II
- Unit: 479th Fighter Group 434th Fighter Squadron
Revisions
Date: 5 Nov 2022 07:39:47
ContributorPyker
Sources
This is his P-38J-15-LO as can be seen on the data panel, not a P-51. Other details are correct.